Why whole eggs are healthier than egg whites!

Zee Media Bureau/Salome Phelamei

You must have heard people say eating whole eggs is bad for you and that egg whites are a healthier option.

While egg whites does have lower fat and cholesterol content, whole eggs contain numerous nutrients that are key to good health.

Bottom line is that whole eggs are healthier than egg whites as majority of the nutrition lies in the yolks.

Even for those people who are on diet, eating whole egg won't cause weight gain as long as they control their overall calories.

Here are a few reasons to eat the whole egg than just opting for the white portion only-

• The yolks are a great source of vitamin A, which is good for skin, and B vitamins for energy
• Egg yolks also contain choline, an essential nutrient for brain health, muscles, and is necessary for a healthy pregnancy.
• The saturated fat in yolks is vital for hormone production and the body’s absorption of vitamins and minerals.
• Whole eggs also have an antioxidant capacity equal to that of an apple.
• Both egg yolks and whites are sources of dietary protein although the amount of protein content in egg whites are slightly more.